Apache Geode Client/Server Authentication Vulnerability in Secure Mode
CVE-2017-9797

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Apache
Status
Apache Geode
Vendor
CVE Published:
29 September 2017

Summary

In Apache Geode versions prior to v1.2.1, a severe vulnerability exists that allows an unauthenticated client to leverage multi-user authentication mode. This weakness could enable an attacker to send metadata messages that may disclose sensitive information about application data types. Furthermore, this vulnerability can lead to potential denial of service (DoS) attacks against the cluster, significantly compromising the integrity and availability of the service.

Affected Version(s)

Apache Geode 1.0.0

Apache Geode 1.1.0

Apache Geode 1.1.1

References

http://mail-archives.apache.org/mod_mbox/geode-user/20170...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
None
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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